I've said before that I hate the "I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" adverts (because they are plain misleading, as well as annoying). That's why I love this spoof ad by Novell (the people responsible for the SuSE distribution).
Enjoy...
Monday, 11 February 2008
Design your own desktop with Xfce 4.4
Linux in general is incredibly customisable you may have seen my efforts to make Kubuntu look like Vista. Well, check out this article for details of how to make Xubuntu look like it! Great fun to try!
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Saturday, 9 February 2008
Running KDE4 again in Gutsy
I was so impressed with KDE4 in Kubuntu Hardy that I've reinstalled it to my Kubuntu laptop. The issue I had with Pidgin appears to have been fixed (although many Gnome apps still don't look that great in it).
I've added the extragear-plasma package and put in a few widgets, as well as changed the wallpaper, and here is the result:
It really is very impressive - can't wait to see how KDE4 develops over the next year or so! I imagine we can expect plenty more widgets - in fact, from KDE 4.1 it should support Mac OS X Dashboard widgets, which is good as I would like to use the BBC Radio Last.fm widget so I can listen to 6music and scrobble the tracks to my profile. I may even see if I can convert it into a KDE4 version myself as I have downloaded it and will see how simple it is. I suspect I won't be able to, but if necessary I can wait for KDE 4.1.
I've added the extragear-plasma package and put in a few widgets, as well as changed the wallpaper, and here is the result:
It really is very impressive - can't wait to see how KDE4 develops over the next year or so! I imagine we can expect plenty more widgets - in fact, from KDE 4.1 it should support Mac OS X Dashboard widgets, which is good as I would like to use the BBC Radio Last.fm widget so I can listen to 6music and scrobble the tracks to my profile. I may even see if I can convert it into a KDE4 version myself as I have downloaded it and will see how simple it is. I suspect I won't be able to, but if necessary I can wait for KDE 4.1.
Running KDE4 in Kubuntu Hardy on VirtualBox
I've installed Kubuntu Hardy Alpha 4 in VirtualBox on my Vista laptop and added the KDE4 desktop (just install the KDE4core metapackage) to see how it was coming along. I must say, I'm impressed by the changes that have taken place so far.
Of particular interest is the extragear-plasma package. This includes a number of widgets, including the KDEtwitter widget (which I really want as Linux currently lacks a decent desktop Twitter client - I like Twhirl on Windows but until Adobe AIR is available for Linux there's no prospect of a Linux version of that), a 3D globe (which won't work in VirtualBox unfortunately as the simulated graphics card is not very good) and a comic strip widget which includes Dilbert (which I really like, and that way I wouldn't need to visit the website every day), Garfield, and UserFriendly.
Here's a picture of the desktop:
As you may have gathered, I'm now thinking I will probably use KDE4 in Kubuntu Hardy, even if I can't get Pidgin to work with it - I've got too many IM accounts anyway, and it supports Jabber so my Meebo, Google Talk and Social.IM accounts will work, as will my MSN one, and that's all I really use.
Anyway, hope you like the look of KDE4!
Of particular interest is the extragear-plasma package. This includes a number of widgets, including the KDEtwitter widget (which I really want as Linux currently lacks a decent desktop Twitter client - I like Twhirl on Windows but until Adobe AIR is available for Linux there's no prospect of a Linux version of that), a 3D globe (which won't work in VirtualBox unfortunately as the simulated graphics card is not very good) and a comic strip widget which includes Dilbert (which I really like, and that way I wouldn't need to visit the website every day), Garfield, and UserFriendly.
Here's a picture of the desktop:
As you may have gathered, I'm now thinking I will probably use KDE4 in Kubuntu Hardy, even if I can't get Pidgin to work with it - I've got too many IM accounts anyway, and it supports Jabber so my Meebo, Google Talk and Social.IM accounts will work, as will my MSN one, and that's all I really use.Anyway, hope you like the look of KDE4!
Friday, 8 February 2008
OpenGeu rocks!
I decided to try another distro in VirtualBox - OpenGEU (formerly known as Geubuntu). Essentially it uses the Enlightenment window manager (like gOS does) to create a fast and very nice looking desktop.
It has two main themes available: Sunshine
And Moonlight
Both look very impressive, even running in a virtual machine!
I've only tried two distros running Enlightenment, and both have a very attractive user interface, yet run very fast. Something tells me this desktop has a very bright future ahead of it - it may prove ideal for the generation of subnotebooks that will no doubt be following in the wake of the Eee PC, as it's ideal for low-spec machines yet can produce eye-candy to rival OS X.
It has two main themes available: Sunshine
And Moonlight
Both look very impressive, even running in a virtual machine!I've only tried two distros running Enlightenment, and both have a very attractive user interface, yet run very fast. Something tells me this desktop has a very bright future ahead of it - it may prove ideal for the generation of subnotebooks that will no doubt be following in the wake of the Eee PC, as it's ideal for low-spec machines yet can produce eye-candy to rival OS X.
Thursday, 7 February 2008
VirtualBox Part 2
This is gOS 2.0 Rocket running in VirtualBox on my Vista laptop. I had been planning a review of gOS 2.0 but I couldn't get it to connect via wireless on the laptop I'd used for the original, but now I can run it in VirtualBox, I'll do it soon. For now, here's a screenshot!
VirtualBox
I've decided to give VirtualBox a try today. You see, the other day I wanted to give Fluxbuntu a try, but I didn't realise it wouldn't run as a Live CD, it was install only, so I abandoned it. Now I've installed VirtualBox on my Kubuntu laptop and tried the Live CD ISO image of Fedora 8 in it, but it wasn't really fast enough. So I decided I'd have to install VirtualBox on my Vista laptop instead.
I'm currently installing Fluxbuntu into the virtual hard drive, and I'll let you all know what I think of it. But I'll tell you one thing, I am seriously impressed with how easy VirtualBox is to set up and install. If you are thinking about trying Linux but don't want to disturb your existing Windows or Mac OS X install, VirtualBox represents a great way to try loads of different distros, even ones that won't run in Live CD mode. I will have to cover using it in Easierbuntu soon.
I'm currently installing Fluxbuntu into the virtual hard drive, and I'll let you all know what I think of it. But I'll tell you one thing, I am seriously impressed with how easy VirtualBox is to set up and install. If you are thinking about trying Linux but don't want to disturb your existing Windows or Mac OS X install, VirtualBox represents a great way to try loads of different distros, even ones that won't run in Live CD mode. I will have to cover using it in Easierbuntu soon.
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Tuesday, 5 February 2008
Last.fm is back on Far Beyond the Edge of Reason!
I'm sorry, I couldn't resist it! I miss those great widgets! I've only added two, and gone for the smallest quilt, so it's a bit more restrained than it was! Let me know if you like it, love it or hate it!
Monday, 4 February 2008
What's my name again?
Just for fun, I tried Googling my own name just now. Last time I did so, I found something saying "Matthew Daly is a cocky bastard" (fortunately it wasn't me!), but this time I was expecting a great deal more as I now have a substantial online presence. I actually found a few things about me, like my Blogger and Digg profiles.
But I also found this. Check it out! Apparently my personal power animal is the Giant Anteater. Also my name means Gift of God. Clearly, He is a really crap present buyer!
Check out your name, it's quite funny!
But I also found this. Check it out! Apparently my personal power animal is the Giant Anteater. Also my name means Gift of God. Clearly, He is a really crap present buyer!
Check out your name, it's quite funny!
Install gOS on your EeePC in 10 Easy Steps
Awesome! Being fast, easy to use, and designed around web applications, gOS makes a good OS for an ultraportable like the Eee PC. Now, here's a simple guide to installing it on an Eee! I also like the fact there's a link to a software package to make Ubuntu-based distros work better on the Eee - this means I can choose from gOS, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Fluxbuntu, Linux Mint...the list goes on! It's getting harder and harder to avoid going and buying one!
read more | digg story
read more | digg story
Sunday, 3 February 2008
Flash Sonic - Play free game on Flash-Game.net
Flash Sonic - Play free game on Flash-Game.net
Remember Sonic the Hedgehog? I do! I used to love the Sonic games when I was a kid. Now, you can play this great Sonic the Hedgehog Flash game in your browser!
Moving out?
I haven't made a decision yet, but a friend of mine is looking for a new housemate and I'm thinking of taking the room. For one thing, I'm 29 and I still live at home. How sad am I? For another, I am fed up of living in Diss because when I go out, I have to get the 11 o'clock train back rather than stay out. This house is in Norwich so I could go out clubbing whenever I wanted without worrying about how I was going to get back! It's only going to be £250 a month (I pay my parents £200 a month), plus I wouldn't have to pay the train fare anymore (which is about £130 a month).
Assuming they're willing to have me as a housemate, I wouldn't be moving in till 15th March, but they will be setting up a broadband connection if they can get people to move in (can't survive without the Internet!).
I've just sent him a message via Facebook saying I'm definitely interested in the room and I'd like to see it during the week. Let's see how it goes...
Assuming they're willing to have me as a housemate, I wouldn't be moving in till 15th March, but they will be setting up a broadband connection if they can get people to move in (can't survive without the Internet!).
I've just sent him a message via Facebook saying I'm definitely interested in the room and I'd like to see it during the week. Let's see how it goes...
Saturday, 2 February 2008
The Usborne Book of the Future
Scan of 1979 book of the future - Boing Boing
I remember getting this book from the library when I was a kid - growing up as an SF-obsessive, I loved it. Now it's been scanned onto the Internet, and I'm having a good read through of it. Check it out and see what things are right and what ones are wildly inaccurate!
Kubuntu Hardy Alpha 4 released
HardyHeron/Alpha4/Kubuntu - Ubuntu Wiki
Check this out - the fourth alpha of Kubuntu Hardy looks pretty impressive. It has a great new default wallpaper, and they've added an application called Desktop Effects which enables you to easily set up Compiz Fusion. I've found Compiz Fusion in Kubuntu to be a bit of a nightmare, so I am VERY pleased to see this! Also they have improved integration between KDE3 and KDE4 apps. I can't wait till this is released (due 24 April)!
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